Definition of flaw
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a defect in physical structure or form
a diamond with a flaw
b
: an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders effectiveness
vanity was the flaw in his character a flaw in the book's plot
flaw
verb
flawed; flawing; flaws
Definition of flaw (Entry 2 of 3)
: to become defective
flaw
noun (2)Definition of flaw (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a sudden brief burst of wind
the wind changed with flaws from westward— Archibald MacLeish
also
: a spell of stormy weather
2
obsolete
: an outburst especially of passion
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The first known use of flaw was in 1513
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